SVBC is your best source for bicycling information in the Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Check this page to learn about interesting events, volunteering opportunities, and current issues facing bicyclists.
Gary Brustin and cycling law
Submitted by maiki on November 17, 2008 - 5:27pmGary Brustin spoke last Thursday about Bicycling and the Law, and I have to say it was a really great talk. I personally learned a lot, and I took some notes to share with folks who couldn’t make it (make sure to come next time!).
SC County Roads proposal for special event permits
Submitted by Celia Chung on November 14, 2008 - 9:56amAt the VTA BPAC meeting, Santa Clara County Roads and Airport staff announced that there is a proposal to require special event permits for bike rides with 50 or more people, and where "it is likely some participants would violate the California Vehicle Code."
This would onlu apply to events on Santa Clara County expressways (i.e. Foothill) and on roads in unincorporated areas of the County.
This item is going to the HLUET subcommittee of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on November 20, 2008 (agenda item 12)
C/CAG Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Call for Applicants
Submitted by corinne on November 11, 2008 - 8:08amThe City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County currently has four vacant seats for public members on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The BPAC provides advice and recommendations to the C/CAG Board of Directors on all matters relating to bicycle and pedestrian facilities planning and on the selection of projects for state and federal funding.
MTC's 2008 Regional Bicycle Plan is now available for review
Submitted by corinne on November 11, 2008 - 7:59amThe DRAFT 2008 Regional Bicycle Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area is ready for review. Comments on the bicycle plan will be accepted through January 2009 and can be directed in an e-mail to: BikePlan
mtc [dot] ca [dot] gov or by calling 510-817-5757. The final plan is expected to be adopted along with MTC's Regional Transportation Plan Transportation 2035 in March of 2009.
Please view the plan on MTC's website or by clicking on the link below:
http://www.mtc.ca.gov/planning/bicyclespedestrians/regional.htm#bikeplan
SVBC Forming Caltrain Workgroup
Submitted by Mark Eliot on November 9, 2008 - 1:38pmSVBC is looking for 5-10 volunteers for a new Caltrain Workgroup. The workgroup will investigate solutions to the issue of cyclists being "bumped" from trains. Volunteers must be members of SVBC, knowledgeable about the issue (preferably because they regularly take their bikes on-board), and committed to finding creative and practical solutions that can be implemented in the near-term. The workgroup will meet as necessary for internal discussions and will keep the SVBC board informed on its recommendations and progress. The workgroup also will meet with Caltrain staff to exchange information and discuss plans. The workgroup is expected to conclude its business within 4 months of its formation.
If you are interested in serving on this workgroup, please use the "Positions and Policies" contact form to tell us why you would be a good contributer to the workgroup.
